Petra & Wadi Rum
You walk down a crack in the rock for a kilometre and a carved facade appears at the end of it. Then you sleep in the desert.
The best time to visit Petra & Wadi Rum is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 19:31 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
March · high 17°C · rain 40mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Amman, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C56°F | 33mm1.3in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| February | 15°C58°F | 37mm1.5in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| March | 17°C63°F | 40mm1.6in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 24°C75°F | 9mm0.4in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C85°F | 4mm0.2in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 31°C88°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| July | 34°C92°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| August | 34°C93°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| September | 32°C90°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 28°C82°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C70°F | 18mm0.7in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 16°C61°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.1h10.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- JODJordanian dinar
- Language
- Arabic
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Petra & Wadi Rum?
The best time to visit Petra & Wadi Rum is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Petra & Wadi Rum get?
Typical daytime highs in Petra & Wadi Rum are Mar–May 23°C (74°F), Jun–Aug 33°C (91°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (58°F).
Is Petra & Wadi Rum expensive?
On the ground, Petra & Wadi Rum is middling.
What sort of trip is Petra & Wadi Rum good for?
Petra & Wadi Rum is good for adventure holidays, history and culture, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Petra & Wadi Rum?
The wettest month in Petra & Wadi Rum is March at 40mm (1.6in), the driest June at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 14mm (0.6in).
What plug do I need for Petra & Wadi Rum?
Petra & Wadi Rum uses type B, C, D, F, G, J sockets at 230 V.
